Antique Travels from Buenos Aires, English Language, Guide Book, Georgian, 1807

Our Stock # 18.9508

This is an antique copy of Travels from Buenos Aires by Anthony Zachariah Helms. An English language copy of the South American guide book, dating to the Georgian period and printed in London, 1807. 

As the former director of mines near Kraków in Poland, Anthony Zachariah Helms (1751-1803) was seconded to South America to aid in the mines of Peru. This book details his travels from Buenos Aires, Argentina to Lima, Peru via Potosi (Bolivia). Originally published in German in 1798, this English language translation was printed by J.G. Barnard of London for Richard Phillips, a contemporary London publisher.

• A fascinating and scarce Georgian account of travels in South America
• At over 200 years old, a great account of Georgian expedition and travel
• Displays a delicate, but intact antique condition - the spine showing signs of loss
• Bound with textile over board, the inside covers decorated with marble paper
• Across 92 pages with an appendix of useful notes added by the translator

This is a delightful antique copy of Travels from Buenos Aires, the Georgian period guide to travelling from Argentina to Peru with mining related detail and contemporary colour added by the translator. Delivered ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 15.5cm (6'')
Max Depth: 1cm (.5'')
Max Height: 23cm (9'')